Greek food is something I go to occasionally... BUT... that will change with Apollo Cafe. LOVE their grilled chicken greek salad. It's big, flavors are delicious. Generous serving of juicy, flavorful chicken and under $10 bucks! Service was excellent, fast and friendly... why haven't I been here before! read more

Apollo Café - Greek Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I love, love, love food from Apollo's. It's all made with fresh ingredients and everything tastes delicious. I've brought friends to Apollo Cafe and they've never been disappointed. The Paris pita is my go-to. 10/10 read more

Their gyros are great. When dining in my husband and I order a gyro platter with an extra pita and it is plenty for both of us. When ordering take out - that's another story. They give you half the amount of meat, so we have to order two gyros. I am only rating it a 4 star because of consistency - other than that, we've always had great gyros! read more

Consistently good I was fresh in the nicest people behind the counter you'll ever want to meet

This is one of my favorite restaurants in town! Their chicken souvlaki plate is the best in town and their Zeus Burger is Top 3 in town as well! On a warm day it's nice to eat in their outside chairs Nice location right on Brady read more

A great place for some quick Greek food. Food tastes good and they give you huge portions! We had plenty of food to take home. The dishes can be a little on the greasy side though. I thought this would be more of a cozy restaurant style place since it had the word "cafe" in it, but it wasn't. The seating area was comfortable and we spent most of our time talking or watching the tv they had on. You order at the counter and pay at the counter. The place is self service so don't expect anyone to wait on you. I actually prefer places like that though. Parking in the area was somewhat easy. read more

Whoever was working today did an amazing job keeping up with the insane amount of customers! The food was delicious per usual and I even got a spot to sit down and enjoy. Every time I've come to Apollo whether during the day or at 2 in the morning, I am impressed with the quality of food and customer service! Keep up the good work! read more

Seriously - super friendly staff -really great food. Cute little outside area to sit. Bring on the Mediterranean salad with tazatziki sauce, grilled chicken! And pita. I go here a lot and have been for 10 years. Super consistent and very casual. Great for lunch or a quick light dinner. read more

Had a gyro craving and this hit the spot! great amount of food and fast service! def gunna go again

I go to Apollo about once a week and absolutely love it! I get the chicken souvlaki plate and it is delicious every time. I have also tried some of their specialty Greek dishes like the moussaka and it is just as great. I purposely savored every bite so that it would last for more than one meal :). Apollo's ambiance is pretty casual, so do not expect fine dining. You order at the counter, they call your order when it is ready, and you pick it up on a tray. It is easy, affordable and amazing! The staff is friendly and the restaurant is clean. They accept credit cards and have sweet Greek wine. read more

Super nice family run restaurant. Clean. Probably one of the Best Gyros and Fries ever. Super hot fries that were crisp. They give you a bottle of Tzatziki sauce to bring to the table. read more

Great Greek food. Low key! And great service. Definitely coming back! Hidden gem on Brady street. Walked by many times without ever going in. Gyro is my fav, so filling! read more

Great cheap gyros. Every bit as good as Oakland Gyros and they take cards! You do have to order Feta on the side, the gyros don't come with them. But they are huge so I suggest getting extra pita. read more

Great Greek! I had the beef souvlaki and it was tasty. I heard from family who had the lamb shank that it was out of this world. Don't forget a Greek coffee to wash it all down at the end. read more

Sent my son in to grab some food and the burger was medium well when he was clear to make it well done, well after the prefer was made and we weren't eating it the cook or manager said I cooked it longer than I should and then stated to my son that he should be more appreciative of what he gets. Very much need answers for this before this goes any further. read more

The absolute best Greek food in Milwaukee. Friendly owners and staff and very fair prices. I've eaten here many times and am never disappointed. My favorites are the Greek Combination platter, Chicken Souvlaki, Gyros, Pastitsio, and Athenian Chicken. Can't wait to go back. read more

Oh hi Apollo. You have gyros I will eat when I am sober. You are cute and I like you. I haven't been here in a minute, and I no longer at the ripe old age of 26 eat gyros intoxicated. It's been years, although I won't go so far as to say that it will never ever happen again. Never say never, folks. Flavor explosion in your face. So so good. I always get the lamb. Informal ambiance yet their attention to detail in decor is apparent. Centralized Brady Street location. Fresh ingredients. Yogurt sauce hails straight from Deliciousville. Yumtown. I always get a gyro with a side of hummus. Don't judge me. We're all unique snowflakes, okay? Cucumber yogurt sauce + hummus on a gyro = saucy heaven. Sally M is right... the men at the counter do always look kind of upset. I just read that in her review and laughed, 'cause its totally true. But they're not mean or cranky... just, I don't know. They look it, but they don't act it. I like Apollo a lot. read more

It's been tragically long since I wrote my original review of Apollo and felt it deserved a revisit. Ambiance: Bright cheerful interior. Large windows that let in the sunlight. Stone floors. In the summer a nice patio. Beverages: Pretty standard café choices, soft drinks, some bottled beers etc. Food: The shining star. For the record - I am writing this review in between licking my greasy fingers. Bear with me on this. Today I went for the Greek Burger and Greek fries. A difficult choice because I think they have the best gyro in the city. The burger is half lamb half beef. The patty is little too thin for the overwhelming bun. It comes with onions, lettuce, tomatoes and feta cheese. It is perfectly seasoned and has a nice char to it. I do love this burger, my only complaints are the aforementioned bun to burger ratio, and it's a little dry, it could use a sauce, perhaps Tzatziki sauce? Then there are the Greek Fries. Let me holla at you, Fries, Feta Cheese, Oregano and Lemon Juice. Did you see the picture? Do you think you could resist that? The fries are so scrumptiously messy I have to eat them with a fork. Finally today as I was standing and waiting for my food I discovered I was standing next to a gigantic pan of Baklava. I averted my eyes, I turned my back, I hummed a tune to myself and yet nothing could drown out the Siren Song of the Baklava. I went back up to the register and tacked one onto my order. Instead of "What would you do for a Klondike Bar" it should be "What would you do for a Baklava", same amount of syllables and a much better product. For the record, I would beg, barter, borrow, steal, rape, pillage and vote republican for Apollo's Baklava. The portions are generous, and the phyllo dough is baked to a nice golden brown crispy existence. None of that white, undercooked junk that passes at other joints. The filling is finely ground with a heavy dose of spice. Their Baklava's are superb. Staff: The owner is one of the nicest restaurant owners I've ever met. I can't think of a single time I've been in here that I wasn't greeted warmly and enthusiastically by him. He clearly cares about his customers and his kindness is genuine. I always enjoy being waited on here. read more

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Drunk Kelly liked Apollo. Somehow she spent almost $40... someone ended up with two meals. Somehow she ended up helping the staff pull down the umbrellas. Somehow I remember liking the olive tapenade on the toasted pita, and the side of gyro meat piled on top of it. Yum for late greek food. read more

Apollo is, I think, owned and run by two burly Greek men who seem like they're brothers and are simultaneously incredibly polite and gracious, and mean and surly. Example: "What comes with the veggie mousaka?" "RICE OR POTATO." "OK, I'll get that." "RICE OR POTATO." "Yeah, I heard, thanks." "NO: RICE, OR POTATO?" "Oh, potatos please." "THANK YOU VERY MUCH PLEASE ENJOY YOUR MEAL." Meaning, they say "thanks" and shit like that a lot, and they mean it, but they also don't smile and sound like grumpy trolls. It's fantastic! And their sister must have decorated the place after listening to Enya and drinking too much ouzo, because there are soft, feminine, abstract cloud-like objects floating from the pastel-blue ceiling. Yay for juxtaposition! Anyway, the aforementioned mousaka cost only $7. It came with a huge stack of Greek potatoes, a brick of feta cheese, olives, and two flatbreads. And all the yogurt sauce you can gulp down. I'm very critical of mousaka (for all you San Franciscoans: stay away from Herbivore's vegan mousaka -- WTF were they thinking?) but I entirely approved of this one. It was gooey with cheese and olive oil, and it weighed about 3.5 pounds. read more

Apollo Cafe how I love you so! I have tried just about every other Greek place in all of Milwaukee in search of the restaurant that would prove my theory that much like pizza and bagels, gyros and other greek deliciousness is a bajillion times better in New York. This is the 4th time I've ordered from this place and it has NEVER disappointed. Service: They offer friendlier service than literally every restaurant I've entered in this city, including Carnivore, Ballzac or any other fancy place. Food: Greek salad = typical greek made wonderful with homemade dressing. The small is enough for dinner. Dolmades = I only like veggie ones. I was impressed they even had them, they're wonderful Spanakopita = Personally I like a little more filo and a little less spinach. The flavor is fantastic though. Lamb Gyro = The meat is wonderful. Edible, fresh, juicy...just yum! Order it with an extra pita bread and you have enough for TWO! Environment: It's kind of like a super clean mini diner. I've never actually sat down to eat here, but I think this stuff is best enjoyed at home where I can dive face first into my amazing gyro and not be judged. read more

Apollo Cafe has very good gyros, and is comparable in price and quality to Gyro Palace on S 2nd, but scores extra points for having a little bit nicer atmosphere. You order gyros for here and they come on real plates, not styrofoam. The location is good, as they are on Brady and Arlington which is the heart of the Brady Street neighborhood. Also, if you miss the Green Line later in the evening, you usually have enough time to eat here while you wait for the next one. Finally, they have a nice outdoor seating area. read more

I went there Sunday after finishing and mailing something that had been stressful and weighing on me for a long while. I had a beer and Beef Souvlaki with salad on the side. Everything was fantastic, except the beef, which was a too tough. Other than that, the ingredients were very fresh, the feta to die for, and the veggies very tender. I would definitely go back again. Their side patio is close enough to Brady for good people watching, but set back enough between the two buildings to allow for a relaxing, laid back feel. (Changing my stars to five after a second amazing meal here!) read more

You know you're in for authentic Greek food when all the people at the counter and on the grills have Greek accents and appear to be related. I have a serious addiction to Apollo Cafe's Chicken Souvlaki. Portions are generous, although sometimes the chicken can be dry which is negated by generous use of cucumber sauce. The Tiropita Triangles (Greek cheese fried in filo) are delicious, too, and I'd definitely recommend the lentil soup. They've recently started doing delivery, too! read more

Great lunch location. I work just off Brady street, and while there is plenty of food to choose from, few places compare to Apollo when it comes to wanting a quick and healthy meal. Sure you have Subway, Jimmy John's, Cousins...BUT if you want a meal that will actually satisfy you and give you some energy, Apollo is where you gotta go. The service is great. The man and woman (husband and wife) that work behind the counter are super friendly and very accommodating and I've never had to wait more than 5 minutes to get my food. I've only ever had the lamb and the chicken, both were delicious. The chicken has been a little dry a couple of times, but the seasoning is good enough to offset that. Like I said, very good for a quick lunch. read more

I'm in love with Apollo Cafe. I usually go for the Beef Souvlaki and Greek Salad. Its a huge refreshing plate of food that hits the spot every time. Plus you get a squeeze bottle of tzatziki sauce, whats more to love!! read more

This is my favorite place for quick Greek food. Their gyros are better than other gyro places I've been to. Almost every time we go out on Brady we end up eating at Apollo Cafe at the end of the night and I always get the falafels - they are my favorite! The tzatziki sauce is fresh and tasty and compliments any menu item. I've had bites of their cheeseburgers too and they are very good. When in the mood for a good cheesy burger and fries i'd get it here. The guys behind the counter are always working very hard and are very nice - always great service. I leave Apollo a happy customer everytime and don't have anything negative to say. read more

We came to Milwaukee for wedding planning and found yet another downtown gem. Niko was incredibly friendly, gracious for our business, and helped recommend some popular dishes. The avgolemono soup is DYNAMITE! If you like a squeezed lemon on top of your chicken and rice soup, this is ten times better... and yet, no dairy! I also had the regular gyro - no tzatziki sauce for me, which basically makes the dish, but the meat was really flavorful and of course, deliciously warm and soft pitas. My fiance had the lentil soup, which he liked, but the Moussaka was out of this world! Be sure to check out the pics. I swear there's a creamy cheese in those mashed potatoes - they were unbelievably smooth and melt in your mouth. Fast service, fair prices, and incredible. Yum yum YUM. read more

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The best Gyro I have had in Milwaukee.... correction... Wisconsin! They give you a big portion of lamb so go there hungry!! Simple pleasures!!!!! Remember that there is parking in the back! read more

The service is always superb. Kind and fast. I love the tuna souvlaki. Great portion size. Great flavors. This place is one of my favorite Greek places around. #itstrue read more

This place is highly overrated. And I just went for a friend and there was a hair in one of their desserts so sick! This place is not even close to Oakland Gyros, go there instead if you want quality food. read more

I'm a big fan of Apollo Cafe, and it is one of the reasons I miss living on the East Side of Milwaukee. I'm not quite sure what it is about the gyros served there, but they're just a touch tastier than most every other Greek Restaurant I typically go to. Additionally, when I have time, eating there, as opposed to taking the food to go, is pleasant. I like the big windows which face to the south that allow the sunlight to enter. It's a plus, especially in the wintertime, when all of us Wisconsites are sunlight deprived. But the food is really what counts and I have yet to have anything but an outstanding meal there. It should be added that without exception, the staff is friendly and pleasant. Leland Craig Feldman read more

My friends and I have been here quite a few times. I LOVE going here. They have the BEST gyros and fries EVER. The food is amazing and the guys that work there are super nice. Plus, when it's nice outside it's great to sit outside and eat. Everything is a total YES! read more

Dear Apollo, you turned a late night guilty pleasure - the gyro into a sober-delight. The gyros are so fresh they deserve to be in there own category of gyros. Instead of greasy meat and fries - you can taste the freshness and care in their gyros and rice pilaf. read more

This place has amazing fries . The most Crispy crunchy and fresh in the town I also like their falafel role which comes with pita And fresh vegetables I have a heard they have really good lentil soup but never really got a chance to try that one. the staff was friendly And services quick even in the busiest hours read more

This place has the BEST gyros in Milwaukee! They aren't greasy like some lamb meat can be. They are just tasty and reasonably priced. If you're not into Gyros, they have many more options like, chicken kabobs, feta cheese salad, and even burgers. Eat outside, or enjoy the service inside. This is a place where you can go on a regular basis and get to know the people behind the counter. It really makes you feel like you live in a small town, not to mention their food is delicious. read more

Everything at Apollo Cafe is fresh and tasty. I enjoyed the beet salad and hummus with a local beer and my parents had the vegetarian plate and beef souvlaki. It was a perfect lunch at a reasonable price! read more

Great gyros, extra lemony avgolemono - pass on the saganaki though! Fast, quick service, super fresh food! read more

Who doesn't like Greek Food!? I can't get enough of the flaming cheese, that is a must have if you haven't had it before. I love the fries coming with feta cheese to put on them. I can't get enough of that as well. I usually go with a kabob of some sort and every now and then get a Gyro yet still have bad flashbacks of drunken college days eating gyros. The food is amazing. If you can sit outside DO IT since it is a lot nicer sitting outside then inside. Best Greek place on the eastside. read more

Great location. Horrible food. I went here on a Saturday and found the place empty, I should have taken the hint. I ordered Gyro plate, service was fast and I soon found out why. Every piece of meat on my plate was old and hard and inedible. read more